Eric Allen Stonestreet, an accomplished American actor and comedian, was born on September 9, 1971, in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended Piper High School and later graduated from Kansas State University in 1996 with a degree in sociology. During his college years, he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time acting career, Stonestreet gained experience in local theater productions and improvisational comedy. He trained at the Second City Training Center in Chicago, which helped shape his comedic abilities. His professional screen debut came in 1999 with a guest role in the television series Dharma & Greg.
Stonestreet is best known for his portrayal of Cameron Tucker in the critically acclaimed ABC sitcom Modern Family. His performance earned him widespread recognition and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. The show notably elevated his career and remains a defining role in his professional journey.
In addition to Modern Family, Stonestreet has appeared in numerous other television series, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Ronnie Litre, The Mentalist, Malcolm in the Middle, ER, Spin City, The West Wing, Monk, Bones, Pushing Daisies, and American Horror Story.
His film credits include supporting roles in Almost Famous (2000) as Sheldon the desk clerk, Girls Will Be Girls as Dr. Benson, The Island as Ed the Trucker, and comedies like Bad Teacher and Identity Thief. He has also appeared in independent short films such as Vinny’s Vault.
| Birth Date: | 9 Sep, 1971 |
| Age: | 48 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Kansas City |
| Education: | Kansas State University Piper High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 23 million |
